School's in

 

Or on or how do we say that? All I know is I am having so very much fun. So much fun I haven't time to post the things I thought I would.  Suffice it to say the pinterest board is filling rapidly and just as rapidly we are making what we see there and trying it out.  Power Towers?  Big hit. Bible memory?  Check.  Art trays. You betcha. 

We hit the jackpot when we found the craft store on base this week.  Let me just say I haven't been in a proper craft store in 2 1/2 yrs.  YEARS. We're talking significant withdrawal.  I found myself longing for floral foam bricks and styrofoam balls and embroidery floss and origami paper and.... you get the picture.  Well, the wait is over.  I walked out of there with an armful and promised myself to use it all before I go back.  It's been two years though.  I am making no promises.  I lost so much of last year right after we started that I want to get all our ducks in a row. No day of wellness and strength is ever taken for granted.   While I keep telling myself this year is not last year, I know how quickly things can change and I want to bullet proof the year where I can. 

Anyway man oh man it is late and these people start the day unreasonably early.  I would be in bed myself but making things makes me want to make more things and here I still am.  I do have a scrapbook page to show for it though.  

I hope your 2012 school year is starting strong and you are learning something new right alongside your little people.  There is always something new to learn.  

Comments

[Tracey]

Well, for perhaps the first time I have to say that I cannot relate- I am so NOT crafty. I have tried. I really have. But it turns out that being crafty (including, sadly, sewing) depletes me instead of filling me up. Photography- love it! Well, taking photos. Again, sadly, I do not do anything with them. (And by that I mean they sit on my computer. Period.) I also cannot make all those fun school things. I am a read aloud and discuss mom. I like to encourage imaginary play (but am limited in my ability to participate- I just am not that imaginative). At least I have finally identified my strengths and am trying to work with them!
So glad to hear you are having so much fun. Wish you were closer so I could send Abby over to participate!

[Sue]

Oh, stop! I turning green with envy. I dream about having a proper craft store!! When we were back the US for Christmas I went to the craft stores and came out with mostly sensory overload. I hardly knew what to do with all of that good stuff. :o)